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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,099.24, 7,036.38 and 2,860.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,099.24, 7,036.38 and 2,860.65 is: 3,947.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,099.24 : 7,036.38 = 2,860.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,099.24/7,036.38 = 2,860.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,099.24x = 7,036.38 × 2,860.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,099.24x = 20,128,620.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,128,620.45/5,099.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.38

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